News Archive - November 2011

Green Bay considers isolating Bay Beach with its own operating fund

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue from the park is sometimes used for other city expenses, causing donors to resist supporting the park.

Outlet mall and amusement park lead proposals for Six Flags New Orleans site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Committee analyzed eight proposals and narrowed them to two.

Disney cancels plans for a resort near DC

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says timing isn't right with current investment in existing theme parks and resorts.

Moody's upgrades Six Flags rating

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Service moves the company from "stable" to "positive."

Over 200 Dollywood pictures added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes photos from the Smoky Mountain Christmas and construction pics of Wild Eagle.

Knott's Berry Farm transitions from Halloween to holidays

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Transition takes three weeks.

Eight bidders submit plans for Six Flags New Orleans site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans vary from amusement facilities to power generation.

Clementon Lake sold to former Six Flags executives

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

The buyers are Kieran Burke, former Six Flags CEO, and Gary Story, the company’s former chief operating officer.

SeaWorld veterinarian says close contact is good for the animals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company defends its practices in caring for the animals at an OSHA hearing.

Morey's Piers will feature GCI wooden roller coaster for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

The $12 million roller coaster will span two piers with a bridge in between.

2012 Ride wrap-up: A look at coming attractions for next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks will offer new roller coasters, dark rides and entirely new themed lands.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #211 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Orleans, Cedar Fair spending, passports, 300-foot roller coasters, Harry Potter, Lego, Dollywood, floorless anniversary, Speed, Dippin' Dots, IAAPA, Coney Island, Occupy, Disney margins.

Ike begins journey from Marineland to SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Witnesses say police escort seemed excessive as the animal was moved from the Niagara Falls area.

Man arrested for peeping in an Epcot women's restroom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pennsylvania woman allegedly catches the man looking over stall partitions.

Moscow considering world's tallest Ferris wheel to boost tourism

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

If built, the Moscow View will be 722 feet high, almost 200 feet higher than the current record holder for the world's tallest Ferris wheel.

Disney scores record profit in fiscal Q4

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park division sees return of high margins with higher pricing after recession.

NYC continues Coney Island makeover with restoration of historic carousel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Steeplechase Plaza will feature 1919 carousel and Parachute Jump.

SeaWorld Orlando planning significant expansion over next two years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions include new sea turtle and manatee habitat, a 3-D, 360-degree movie, Antarctica themed area and a new area in Discovery Cove.

Out-of-state welfare money being used around Orlando attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A St. Louis TV station investigation finds ATM withdrawals on welfare cards around Orlando theme parks.

New York's Coney Island draws largest crowds since 1964

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Addition of new rides and roller coasters sets a record for the Zamperla-powered park.

Teagan Marti walks more than a year after Dells accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Girl who was dropped 100 feet from Terminal Velocity ride walks in public.

Dippin' Dots files for bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

Lender alleges that the company has defaulted on its loans.

Round-up: Holiday events at Central Florida theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The <i>Orlando Sentinel</i> gives an overview of the events taking place through the holiday season.

Sandusky gives Kinzel key to the city

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Retiring Cedar Fair CEO ran the company for decades.

Plans to reopen Sahara do not include Speed roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Development plan does not require imploding the building and starting from scratch.

Cedar Fair reports record third quarter results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Company reported record net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter, up 5% and 3%, respectively, from the same period in the prior year.

Track complete on Dollywood's Wild Eagle, ride animation posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New wing roller coaster is set to debut in March in Pigeon Forge.

Revenue continues to rise for US Universal theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parks were up 9.1% for the quarter, and up 32.9% for the first three months of the year.

Cedar Fair will make $90 million in capital expenditures for 2012

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Collection of attractions includes the giant Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland.

Bid deadline for Six Flags New Orleans land passes, no takers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City has right to auction the land to a private bidder.

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